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Since D. Bendito has done us the favor of prevailing upon his highness, the Duke of Modena, to allow us into his state with such love and grace…
No householder or unmarried man above the age of thirteen may wear a colored hat in the synagogue on Shabbat or Yom Tov, only a black hat. Likewise, a householder may not come to the synagogue wearing…
In the Name of the Blessed God Amen
Whereas on or about the Year 5466 [1706] certain wholesome Rules and Restrictions have been made By the then Elders of our Holy Congregation, to Preserve Peace…
1. A head of household, student, or youth—be he local or a foreigner, whether he eats for free, or pays for his food—may not wear a camisol [vest] of gold cloth or brocade with…
In the name of God.The parnasim [community leaders] and the gabbai general [warden] of this holy congregation together with the elders all present, as well as the ḥakhamim Joseph Falcon, rabbi…
So that the truth may not be lacking, the honorable small committee, may God preserve it, considered it their duty to inscribe in a book that which was not written regarding the ordination of his…
With God’s Help.
From one generation to the next, our ancestors have removed obstacles from the path of the people so that they not unwittingly stumble into sin [Isa 57:14], particularly [with respect…
Balfour Brickner’s testimony was presented at hearings before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments.
These are the statutes created by the entire association of the Jews of Rome—Italian and foreigners—organized by Daniel da…
The Holy One, blessed be He, gave understanding, wisdom, knowledge, fear of sin, and generosity of soul to the eminent philanthropist, so that he should earn a good name and receive glory, his honor R…